Gujarat Vidyapith Library is a central library located in main campus of Gujarat Vidyapith. It has collection of more than 6 lakhs books, volume sets, rare books and reference.

Two more Libraries at Sadra and Randheja, Gandhinagar have separate buildings. In 12th Plan, construction of two more levels at Randheja is underway.

Reading area has seating capacity for more than 350 individuals. It is spread among three floors. Total area of library is 6670 sq. mtrs. Solar panel is installed on the top of library and that lightens a part of library. It is managed by well qualified and technically trained staff.

Library procures books, journals and other reading material from registered local and foreign vendors as and when required. GoC guidelines for selecting vendors and conversion rate are followed.

Library also maintains the collections of newsletters, annual reports and house journals from many governmental and nongovernmental organizations.

Library also maintains copyright section consisting of 120372 books. Annually about 1200 books are being added under copyright laws. About 45000 books of this section are digitalized with help of C-DAC.

Besides the students and staff, library caters its services to the general public. People from all walks of life use library services. On an aver age library is serving to about 5000 to 6000 users every year

Library Timing:
Library remains open for students, academicians and local community.
Monday to Friday 7.00 am to 7.00 pm
Saturday 7.00 am to 5.00 pm
Sunday 11.00 am to 6.00 pm

Library Collection:
No. of Books 6,54,212
Ph.D. Thesis 448
M. Phil Dissertation 1256
Master level Projects 8116
Library subscribes about 216 journals in all for all the campuses.
Non Book Materials: Manuscripts (691),Micro Films (185), Micro Fische (25), Film (39), Video Cassettes (269, Slides (1911), Lingua Phone Records (32), Photographs (162), Taped cassettes (181), and CD and DVD (1271).

Contact Detail:
Gujarat Vidyapeeth
Nr. Income Tax Office, Ashram Road,
Ahmedabad - 380014
E-mail : info@gujaratvidyapith.org